Technology in My Lesson

In my lesson on similes I used technology by incorporating a Glog on the subject.  I also am going to have the students use the Smartboard to write their example of a simile on my Glog.

The Problems with HTML

One major problem with html is that the code is hard to teach.  There are different number and letter combinations to mean any number of things for designing a web page.  Most people do not have the time or resources to learn this complicated "web language" or the money to spend on a professional web page designer.  Html has cut itself off from the ever-growing technology age by limiting itself to only those that rigorously study the program and learn to use it proficiently.  Most people would rather use a shortcut program, such as WYSIWYG, to design their web page.  Html is too complicated for the world of people that simply want to be put on the web without having to make the web their life.  The shortcut programs has made website design more accessible and fun for those interested in technology and for those that have trouble with technology. 

Copyright Laws

This picture was found on creativecommons.org.  It was taken by N1NJ4 who wishes to remain anonymous, but also wanted the credit for the photo.  The photo was taken December 21, 2006 using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT.  The picture is of the photographers puppy (Bichon Frise).  I choose this picture because it looks much like my puppy.
Copyright laws is something that educators have to be well informed about.  I remember in junior high reading an article out of the readers digest that my teacher had printed out for us.  She informed us that she needed the copies back to shred them after they were read because she didn't have the right to use them or distribute them.  This is an example of copyright that I have experienced. 
I think that copyright laws are important for teachers to follow and to teach their students because we are setting the example and preparing students for their future.  They can not go into a presentation using copyrighted material.  If students don't follow copyright laws they are getting away with plagiarism.  If we expect students not to plagiarize then we should also expect them to follow the copyright laws.  It is for their own good and will help them greatly in the future.

Legal Brief Presentation

http://wanderseej.edu.glogster.com/pickering-vs-boe/

Here is the project, my Glog wouldn't connect to my blog...so you're on your own to see it!

Biggest Legal Concern

My biggest legal concern being a teacher is problems with the union.  I wouldn't know what to do in the case of a teacher strike.  I wouldn't want to have to not teach my students, but risking losing good relationships with other teachers is not smart either.  There would be a big conflict in my mind and in the face of a decision I'm not sure what I would do.